When one links his ears to give aural reception to the transcendental vibrations, he can quickly become purified and cleansed in the heart. -The Nectar of Devotion, Chapter 10. At MI you get wonderful opportunity to hear from the world class faculty.
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Once in an episode of Animal Planet, it was shown, a pride of lions trying to hunt down a buffalo. The entire herd fought with all their strength to save him from the lions. All of a sudden, the buffalo got confused and ran away from the herd, straight into the pride. It was an easy victory for the lions and suicide for the stupid buffalo. The herd stood at a distance, helplessly looking at their member dying in front of their eyes.
Welcome to the harsh reali
In the Narada Pancharatra, it is said bhakti begins only after we give up our material designations that is connected to our body and mind. As long as we are connected to the body and mind, any devotion we perform is mixed devotion (mixed with karma and knowledge).
When a soul engages in service to Krishna from his constitutional position as servant, then that service is called bhakti. Any service to Krishna thinking I am this body/mind becomes mixed. So this mixed service is called sadhana
We are very pleased to announce that a team of Engineers from the Manufacturing Company in Moscow that built the parts for the TOVP Kalashes has arrived in Mayapur.
A group of six engineers came to our site to assemble the grand Kalashes and no time was wasted as they enthusiastically began the work without delay. When Bhavananda prabhu heard of the beginning of such work, he rushed to meet them and admire the elements of the Kalashes.
Within a few months time, the Kalashes for the two smal
"We are instructed to “surrender”; and at the same time, Srila Prabhupada encourages us to achieve apparently impossible tasks, like “Krishna-izing” the whole world, and becoming fully qualified spiritual masters in our own right."
“Is my Krishna consciousness completely dependent on the mercy of the spiritual master and Krishna, or do Ihave something to do with it?”
Krishna says, “Surrender unto Me…”, and that may sound very simple and clear. However, there are many possible layers of reali
Philosophy – from the Greek words:
philo – love of, affinity for;
sophos – wisdom.
Philosophy – the love of wisdom
Wisdom – from the Old Norse visdomr – the ability to think and act utilising knowledge, experience, understanding, discernment, insight and common sense – coupled with just judgment as to action.
Philosophy means the love of wisdom, the ability to separate truth from error, reality from illusion, and the subsequent discernment as to correct action. Professional philosophers use the
In the association of vaisnavas, especially advanced vaisnavas, we become uplifted beyond our normal limitations of holding onto material security. We hesitate about jumping forward in spiritual life, that Krsna will catch us, that Krsna will provide, that Krsna always protects his devotee.
But some devotees die and not in good ways. Where was Krsna then? Was he not protecting? Does he protect some devotees and not others? Does it depend on the degree of one’s Krsna consciousness? Does Krsna on
When we come to the spiritual platform, we think life is only love and only peace, that there is only one feeling, one emotion… LOVE-and-PEACE.
But no, no, no… true spiritual emotions are not only lovey-dovey, it is also YOU RASCAL! We know one of Prabhupada’s favourite words was rascal. In fact, I didn’t even know the word before I started reading Prabhupada’s books. I learnt the word from Prabhupada. It may even be an outdated word but in Iskcon, it is a bit of an endearing word.
When people
Devotees came from all over Australia to attend the ISKCON three day Annual General Meeting, which was held at Melbourne temple.
Temple President, Aniruddha Das, and a wonderful team of devotees looked after everyone very nicely with accommodation and prasadam.
Many topics were discussed to help maintain and push forward ISKCON into the future.
Source:http://www.ramaiswami.com/australian-leaders-meeting/
The Bhagavad-gita says that there is austerity of the body, austerity of speech and austerity of the mind. One of the austerities of the mind is to be satisfied. This is interesting. How is it an austerity to be satisfied?
It means that when everything is proper, when all the proper arrangements are made and when things are favourable in spiritual life, then one has to stop his mind from still finding fault. One just has to be satisfied! This is the austerity of the mind – to be satisfied. This
ISKCON's Radha Govinda Mandir (Bharati Center) at 305 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
On Monday May 15th ISKCON’s Governing Body Commission hosted a Town Hall Meeting to explain why it is opposing the pending sale of Brooklyn’s Radha Govinda Mandir, and what it plans to do about it.
The sale has been a matter of interest, concern and controversy amongst the New York temple’s board members and congregation as well as devotees around the U.S. So the meeting, held at the Dweck Auditorium of
Students who sponsored one or more square feet construction of the Mayapur Institute's new campus are gifted with Srila Prabhupada's lotus feet during Graduation Ceremony.
5 Students receiving Bhakti Vaibhava Certificates during Graduation Ceremony 2016-17
This hearing is very important for progressing in Krishna consciousness -The Nectar of Devotion, Chapter 10
raduation Ceremony - Ohe Vaishnava Thakur....sung by Bhakti Sastri (Ladies) students
Since my childhood, I have an abnormal growth in my Tonsil Glands. This causes me not to feel the pain in my glands, whenever I suffer a "soar-throat". As a result, I do not get any severe warning or symptoms, before I run into complications.
Same thing repeated this time. I had a persistent cough for a long time so my "home-minister" (my wife) took control of the situation and pulled me to a doctor. Doctor asked my problem that I was suffering. I said nothing much, just a little cough. Then he l
The beginning of Krishna consciousness and devotional service is hearing, in Sanskrit called "sravanam" – The Nectar of Devotion, Chapter 10. At MI, you get to hear from the internationally recognized faculty.
In this article, I begin with a confession of what I experience as a common experience for men with an addiction to pornography, based on my life and deep empathetic conversations with others. I will share what I believe to be the way to overcome this addiction in Krishna consciousness. This includes the necessity of an environment with minimal temptations, knowing of the science of overcoming anarthas, and the value of being genuine in relationship with others. I will take the liberty of writi
“In the last week of the last year of school, students sweat at the thought of the final exam. When they’ve passed their exams and earned their degrees, they’ll be entitled to call themselves educated.
But the Vedic culture has a different standard. The sage Canakya, whose proverbs Srila Prabhupda would often quote, tested a person’s education by three questions – questions of character and ethics.
Women as Mother:
Test one: matrvat para-daresu. In the ideal system of education, a properly trai
Panchagauda holds the record as the longest standing temple president in Vrndavan India – 8 Years-
He joined ISKCON in 1976 in Buffalo NY, then moved to Miami and managed temples there for many years.
When I met him in Vrndavan this year, (2017) he was calm and casual. He seemed to have all the time in the world for me.
“Vrndavan is home for all devotees. It’s our duty to welcome everyone, to make sure they feel at home here.”
